The Survival Guide for Making and Being Friends

by James J. Crist

Overview

Whether kids find socializing as natural as smiling or as hard as learning a foreign language, this book can help them improve their social skills so they can better enjoy the benefits of friendship. Practical advice covers everything from breaking the ice to developing friendships to overcoming problems. True-to-life vignettes, "what would you do?" scenarios, voluminous examples, quizzes to test learning, "Try This" assignments for practicing techniques, and advice from real kids make this an accessible life-skills handbook.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9785001697923
Publisher:	Mann, Ivanov and Ferber
Publication date:	07/18/2021
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	113
File size:	3 MB
Age Range:	12 Years
Language:	Russian

About the Author

Джеймс Джей Крист — психолог, работает с детьми и подростками, которые страдают СДВГ, депрессией, тревожными расстройствами, проводит психологическое тестирование, индивидуальные и семейные сеансы психотерапии. Джеймс Крист живет и работает в Вашингтоне. В свободное время любит кататься на велосипеде, заниматься парусным спортом и садоводством. Еще у Джеймса есть отличная коллекция игрушечных лягушек.

Table of Contents

Contents

A Friendly Introduction

Chapter 1: What’s the Big Deal About Friends?

Chapter 2: Ten Tips for Meeting and Making New Friends

Chapter 3: Five More Friendship Skills (And Four Friendship Flubs to Avoid)

Chapter 4: How to Keep Friendships Going Strong

Chapter 5: Get-Togethers: Being a Host with the Most and a Guest Who’s the Best

Chapter 6: How Autism, ADHD, and Other Disorders Affect Friendships

Chapter 7: How to Handle Fights, Hurt Feelings, and Other Friendship Troubles

Chapter 8: When Friendships End

Chapter 9: The Next Step: Being the Best Friend You Can Be

A Note to Grown-Ups

Resources

Index

Editorial Reviews

02/01/2015
Gr 3–6—Connecting with peers can be a challenge. Crist, a psychologist who specializes in treating kids and teens with ADHD, depression, and anxiety disorders, offers readers reassurances that making and being a friend are skills that can be developed and improved. Filled with quizzes, real-life stories, and practical advice, the book will resonate with those who struggle with interpersonal relationships. Tips on breaking the ice, being a good conversationalist, and handling heated situations and hurt feelings are sprinkled throughout the slim tome. VERDICT The straightforward text may work particularly well with kids who fall somewhere on the autism spectrum, though all readers can find value in the solid advice for being a better friend.—Elaine Baran Black, Georgia Public Library Service, Atlanta

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